Volume 06 Issue 10 October 2023
1Sister Jeston Shitindi, 2Yinong Zhang, 3Adella Nyello
1School of Humanities and Social Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai China
2School of Humanities and Social Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai China and
3College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the University of Dodoma, Tanzania
DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v6-i10-39Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT
This paper examines the coping strategies that were employed to curb the situation of the question of child streetism Specifically, the paper analyzes the challenges faced and coping strategies by street children. I used two major cities i.e., Dodoma City which is the Capital City, and Dar es Salaam City which is the major commercial city of Tanzania. Methodically, the study employed both qualitative methods. Instruments for data collection included participants’ interviews, key informant interviews, and document review. The findings of the study revealed that child streetism in both cities was largely promoted by both push and pull factors. Major push factors included poverty, limited family support, family violence, low education, and single parenting. In terms of coping strategies, the study found that street children in the two cities survive by using the little money they get through begging and doing other petty activities. To address this issue, the study recommends mechanisms such as providing community education on how to handle children, increasing attention on the matter from the government and other stakeholders as well as involving religious leaders.
KEYWORDS:Copying Strategies, Challenges of Child Streetism, Family Support
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